Finest Wedding Cars have compiled the following list of handy hints and tips which can be used as a checklist to ensure you receive the best from your wedding car hire service provider.

- It is a good idea to get both the bride & groom involved when deciding on wedding cars (unless you are organising a surprise for your partner, in which case it is probably best not to tell them!!!).
- Decide how many will be in the bridal party as this will determine how many wedding cars are required; your wedding car hire company can assist you in this. - It may be practical to leave children in the care of relatives rather than have them ride with you.
Alternatively, you can hire a kids wedding car making their day as special as yours.
- Look for longevity, as this will assure you the wedding car hire company will still be around come the most important day of your life.
- Look for accreditations as these are your guarantee that the wedding cars hire company is legitimate.
- Make sure both the wedding car hire company and wedding cars are registered.
- Make sure the wedding car hire company is accredited by the Ministry of Transport.
- Does the wedding car hire company come recommended?
- Are the vehicles registered to the wedding car Hire Company or will they obtain the wedding cars through other wedding car company's, if so how can they guarantee the other company will still be around for your wedding day?
- Make sure the wedding cars are equipped with umbrellas in case of wet weather.
- Make sure the wedding car hire company has public liability insurance for the cars.
- If you are choosing convertible wedding cars, make sure you get what you pay for a genuine two-door article with electric roof.
- Make sure you view the wedding cars, sit in them, and imagine yourself on the day. Will your wedding dress fit?
- Avoid making a decision based purely on price rather than professionalism service safety & reliability of the wedding cars.
- White and Silver are by far the most popular colours for wedding cars. So make sure you book well in advance if choosing white or silver wedding cars.
- Confirm payment method, deposit, and balance upfront and clarify overtime rates to ensure there are no nasty surprises down the track.
- Often parents are forgotten in the wedding day transport plans. A special way to thank them for their help along the way is to arrange a special car for them to travel in.
- Consider the use of the wedding cars for photo opportunities.
- Do not under estimate time. Take into account weekend traffic especially in the city. It may work out cheaper to pay for an extra hour upfront than pay the overtime rate later.
- A basic rule of thumb is, the cleaner and more immaculate the wedding cars, the more chance they are looked after and will be reliable on your wedding day.
- Ensure your chauffers pre plan the route to get you to the wedding safely and on time.
- Arrange a getaway car, try to avoid using your car as you will be tired and have most probably had a few drinks.
- Most wedding car hire companies have a back up plan but in case a problem arrises be smart have your own back up plan. Have a friend or relative with a stylish car on standby, often they will be proud to have been chosen.
- Have all details confirmed in writing.
- Get in contact with the wedding car hire company a week prior to the wedding date to confirm everything is OK.
- Ask if the rate is charged from base to base or pick up point.
- What does the package include? Do not assume it includes complimentary champagne and red carpet, have this clarified.
- Most wedding car hire companies can advise you on popular photo locations, however you may need to check with local councils as some locations may incur a fee or pass on the day.
- Refer to these wedding cars hints and tips when obtaining quotes and remember to do a direct comparison across the board not just price.

If you can think of any additional suggestions, please feel free to contact us at Finest Wedding Cars.